A 15-year-old boy from Sta Venera suffered hand and facial injuries when part of a petard exploded in his hand late yesterday.

The police said the case took place at about 8.40pm at Mriehel Industrial Estate.

The boy found part of a petard while watching a fireworks display in the area known as Tal-Blat, in Qormi, close to where fireworks were being let off (for the feast of St George).

He took it with him and tried to ignite it yesterday at Mrieħel Industrial Estate. It exploded in his hand.

The case is being investigated by the Qormi district police.

The police said anyone who comes across pyrotechnics should keep his distance and immediately report the matter to the authorities. One should never handle any explosive material, let alone ignite it.

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